What Happened This Year 538

Historical Events from This Year 538

Military & Warfare

Vitiges Retreats from Rome to Ravenna

March 12th, 538 1487 years ago

Vitiges, king of the Ostrogoths, retreated from the siege of Rome, leaving the city under the control of the Byzantine general Belisarius. Despite the Ostrogoths' prolonged efforts, the strategic leadership of Belisarius and the resilience of the Roman defenses led to the decision to abandon the siege. This turning point marked a significant moment in the ongoing conflict between the Byzantine Empire and the Ostrogoths.

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